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Paradise Assisted Care Corp

2177 17th Ave

Santa Cruz, CA 95062

39 beds • Est. 2022 (3 years)


FYI Safety Score

6.1 Below Average

3 citations in the last 2 years and 6 older across 32 inspections, plus 4 substantiated complaints. We'd recommend reviewing the full state record before visiting. Last inspected in February 2026.


Why we like it

Paradise Assisted Care Corp is a 39-bed continuing care retirement community in Santa Cruz. The facility offers assisted living, memory care.

  • Full continuum of care

    Multiple levels of care available — age in place without needing to move to a different community.

  • Memory care specialty

    Dedicated memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia.

  • Active lifestyle programs

    Offers organized activities, events, and social programs to keep residents engaged.

  • Dining program

    Provides prepared meals and dining services for residents.

  • Regulatory citation history

    Has received 4 Type A citations (serious — these indicate immediate risk to health, safety, or personal rights). Ask what corrective actions have been taken.

  • Substantiated complaints on file

    4 of 55 complaint allegations have been substantiated by state investigators. Review the facility's public inspection reports for details.


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Where you'll live

2177 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Memory Care Program
Hospice Support
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program
Courtyard

Frequently asked questions

How safe is Paradise Assisted Care Corp?
Paradise Assisted Care Corp has a FYI Safety Score of 6.1 out of 9.9, our proprietary score based on California state inspection records. 9 state citations and 4 verified complaints have been documented since 2023 across 32 inspections.
Does Paradise Assisted Care Corp accept Medi-Cal?
Paradise Assisted Care Corp is not currently listed as a participant in the Assisted Living Waiver (ALW) program for Medi-Cal.
When was Paradise Assisted Care Corp last inspected?
The most recent state inspection visit to Paradise Assisted Care Corp was on 2026-02-06. The facility has received 32 total inspection visits on record.
How many violations does Paradise Assisted Care Corp have?
Paradise Assisted Care Corp has 9 state citations and 4 verified complaints since 2023 across 32 inspections. Our FYI Safety Score for this facility is 6.1 out of 9.9, which accounts for the severity and recency of these findings.
How long has Paradise Assisted Care Corp been in operation?
Paradise Assisted Care Corp has been licensed for 3 years in Santa Cruz, California, with a licensed capacity of 39 beds.

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
445202851
Size
39 beds (Medium (7–49 beds))
Licensed Since
March 30, 2022 (3 years)
Licensee
Paradise Assisted Care Corp.
Administrator
Christina Rivas
Phone
(831) 475-1386
Address
2177 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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